6.9 Conclusion

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Wireless bridges are used to connect two or more networks, typically located in different buildings, providing high data rates for data-intensive applications. They connect discrete sites into a single LAN, even when they are separated by obstacles such as freeways, railroads, and bodies of water. Remote bridges connect hard-to-wire sites, noncontiguous floors, satellite offices, corporate campus settings, temporary networks, and warehouses. Wireless bridges also allow multiple sites to share a single, high-speed connection to the Internet. The high-speed links between wireless bridges deliver throughput faster than T1/E1 lines for a fraction of the cost, eliminating the need for expensive leased lines or fiber-optic cable. The initial hardware investment can be quickly paid for with the money saved on leased-line service. The systems are easy to install and configure, they are compact and unobtrusive, and can be redeployed quickly as network requirements or company locations change—without any involvement from the local telephone company. And they do not require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license, even when the signals travel distances of 25 miles or more.



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LANs to WANs(c) The Complete Management Guide
LANs to WANs: The Complete Management Guide
ISBN: 1580535720
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 184

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